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Southeast Asia grows wary of crypto mining

Southeast Asia grows wary of crypto mining

Public utility firm says it threatens public safety, jeopardises nation's economic stability.
EU lawmakers back plan for social media age rules

EU lawmakers back plan for social media age rules

Calls for higher age limits aim to better protect minors online across Europe.
Are Southeast Asian time zones all wrong?

Are Southeast Asian time zones all wrong?

Malaysia in particular stands out with its odd time zone.
What drives China-Japan feud over Taiwan, and what's next?

What drives China-Japan feud over Taiwan, and what's next?

Analysts say Taiwan would be better off keeping its distance.
Why is Myanmar junta pushing for elections?

Why is Myanmar junta pushing for elections?

Human rights groups denounce election as smokescreen to secretly keep military in power.
BBC apologizes to Trump over documentary edit

BBC apologizes to Trump over documentary edit

Broadcaster denies issue is grounds for defamation suit.
Fact check: False claims circulate after Mamdani elected NYC mayor

Fact check: False claims circulate after Mamdani elected NYC mayor

DW Fact Check takes a closer look at three claims.
Ukraine's corruption scandal: What do we know so far?

Ukraine's corruption scandal: What do we know so far?

Two ministers stepping down at president's request.
US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

'It appears our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end.'
Trump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuit

Trump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuit

US president wants broadcaster to retract controversial documentary by Friday.
'Climate conference of truth' in Brazil?

'Climate conference of truth' in Brazil?

Between 40k and 50k are expected to attend.
Zohran Mamdani: Who is the new mayor of New York City?

Zohran Mamdani: Who is the new mayor of New York City?

The 34-year-old was born in Uganda to parents of Indian descent.
US government shutdown now longest ever

US government shutdown now longest ever

Political deadlock leaves millions unpaid, vital services disrupted nationwide.
Over half a billion children live in conflict zones — report

Over half a billion children live in conflict zones — report

Figure highest recorded since 2005.
India watches from sidelines as APEC kicks off

India watches from sidelines as APEC kicks off

Analysts weigh in on nation's trade policies and current focus.
US-China dysfunction overshadows APEC summit

US-China dysfunction overshadows APEC summit

Whether latest truce can sustain remains a question.
Asean summit: Torn between China and the US

Asean summit: Torn between China and the US

Regional states seek neutrality while managing growing US-China competition.
OpenAI launches browser to rival Google Chrome

OpenAI launches browser to rival Google Chrome

Atlas will be powered by OpenAI's popular chatbot ChatGPT.
AI chatbots misrepresent news almost half the time, says major study

AI chatbots misrepresent news almost half the time, says major study

Gemini performed the worst, although all 4 chatbots studied have issues.
Myanmar: Notorious cyberscam center KK Park raided by army

Myanmar: Notorious cyberscam center KK Park raided by army

More than 2,000 people detained, Starlink terminals seized.
From bystander to player: What is Turkey's role in the Gaza peace plan?

From bystander to player: What is Turkey's role in the Gaza peace plan?

Washington's quiet outreach to Ankara shifts dynamics in latest Gaza negotiation.
How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon

How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon

Beijing once tightens grip by imposing export controls.
What the 'One Piece' pirate flag symbolizes for Gen Z protestors

What the 'One Piece' pirate flag symbolizes for Gen Z protestors

Main characters from the popular anime series stand for freedom and resistance against the corrupt.
Will the 2026 World Cup be a disaster for fans?

Will the 2026 World Cup be a disaster for fans?

Entry hurdles in the US and prohibitively high prices of tickets may temper enthusiasm.